Garlic is an incredibly powerful medicinal food. From fighting cancer to reducing infections to preventing premature aging. There's nothing this little bulb can't do. However, how you prepare it makes a big difference in its health benefits. Like did you know that garlic doesn't actually contain allicin?I'm really nerding out in this post, so get ready to learn a lot and then head to your kitchen to try my recipe for Fermented Garlic Paste!

Most Air Fresheners, whether it's a Febreze-like product you spray, a toxic little tree you hang in your car or something you plug into a socket, aren't actually making the air 'fresh', they're masking odours with a toxic mixture of chemicals. A single scented product can have hundreds of chemicals in it to create its 'signature scent'. Learn simple DIY ways to naturally freshen your air.

The majority of hand sanitizers on the market use alcohol, triclosan and artificial fragrances. The best defence against getting sick is hand-washing, but what about when you're out on the go and can't access a sink? Or when the only soap available is the toxic-laden, anti-bacterial kind? This is why I carry my own natural DIY Hand Sanitizer with me at all times, so I can avoid the toxic pink junk in most public bathrooms!

Beets are an incredible local superfood. Their deep red colour is due to phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains are potent antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and they support liver detoxification. With beet kvass, not only do we get the nutritional benefits of beets, but we also get a healthy dose of probiotics. Win win!

One of the best ways to help your liver detoxify is to use Castor Oil Packs. This super simple, low cost liver therapy is a great addition to a Spring Cleanse and benefits a range of conditions, including any inflammatory condition, allergies, digestive disorders and hormonal imbalances.

Spring - a time to cleanse our external and internal environments. To shake out the dust and let a fresh breeze in. This May, I'm delighted to be offering a 21 Day Detox at Octopus Garden. Will you be there with us in spirit? Each week, I'll be writing about how to open the body's 'detoxification channels' and sharing a delicious recipe for you to come along on this journey with us.

I make several lines of natural toothpastes for nutritionists and naturopaths who want healthy products to sell to their clients and the feedback from everyone has been overwhelmingly positive- cleaner mouth, whiter teeth, healthier gums, fresher breath, amazing dental visits.

In this post, I'll share my dental routine and a few recipes for you to try.

Rub your hands together -do they feel soft and silky? What about your elbows? Heels? Winter has been long and harsh this year and for some of us, our skin is starting to show it. This week on the blog, I'll take you through my best tips for keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized during winter weather.

For the Love of Body

Kathrin Brunner is a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher based in Toronto, Ontario. She offers nutritional and lifestyle consultations, and with her partner Andrew, delivers inspiring workshops on a range of topics from fermentation to DIY, non-toxic bodycare products. These products are available for sale in their online store.